Industry accelerates use of sustainable refrigerants

The food and beverage industry is one of the most energy-intensive in the world, responsible for 6% of global industrial emissions and about 30% of total energy consumption, according to data from the United States Department of Energy and the United Nations. Most of this consumption is directly linked to manufacturing processes such as heating, fermentation, and freezing. In the face of pressure to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency, companies in the sector have adopted cleaner technologies and refrigerants with a low global warming potential (GWP). Torben Funder-Kristensen of Danfoss Climate Solutions highlights that processes such as boiling, fermentation, and the production of frozen foods depend on precise temperature control, which requires the correct refrigerant and the appropriate load for each system. “Food processing requires a wide range of temperatures, depending on the product. Processes such as boiling and fermentation require hot water, while the ...